Chip is a rookie. X10sion is the first band for this youngster! Chip had previously only dreamt of being in a band, until he read about Ripper Okane's search for a new band. Chip had never seen the Okay Okanes live before, but he is an avid collector of metal memorabilia and managed to acquire all the Okay Okane albums, some unreleased demos and bootleg videos and became an instant fan!!!!! Chip knew in his heart that he had what it would take to play with Ripper and decided to email Ripper and set up an audition. After several nervous moments, everything with Chip and Ripper clicked and they formed a strong musical bond.